SANTA CLAUS COMING TO BEACH GROVE HOME

There seems to be something special about SMUG performing at Beach Grove. Ellen Blair and all of the staff are there participating, the activity room is always full and everyone gets us in the mood to put in a little extra effort. We were well received today with 16 Smuggers out to bring some extra Christmas atmosphere to an already Christmas charged group. Ellen said she could feel the warm breezes in Hawaii as we worked our way through 22 Christmas songs and carols.Thanks to everyone there for their warm hospitality.

TURKEY DINNER WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS

Host and Hostess Bobby and Darlene give the "Ready" Barry agrees.

Our humble little group of SMUGGERS was invited to present some Christmas music during the monthly dinner held for the local neighbourhood folks at First Baptist Church in Charlottetown last evening at 5:30. It was a wonderfully large turn out of about 160 for the Turkey Dinner, and they fed another 17 of us SMUGGERS besides. A big production for the kitchen staff who seemed ready and took the whole thing in stride. In about an hour everyone ate their meal, had dessert and coffee or tea,sang along with SMUG and the crowd had dispersed and most of the tables were put away by the time we left. Many hands make light work, and what a happy group they were.

It was great for some of us to see many old friends among the workers and guests and a completely new experience for SMUG who occupied ALL of the stage. Again several queried if we had a CD out.....but alas...not yet. It has everyone thinking I would say. Indeed everyone was pleased with our performance and the way those assembled as well as the workers sang along, it was obvious our presence was enjoyed.

SMUG IS READY

THE BASS IS READY?

THE GUESTS HAVE ARRIVED

THE TABLES DECORATED AND READY

THE KITCHEN PRODUCTION...BIG JOB...MANY HANDS

CHRISTMAS CHEER AT ANDREWS RESIDENCE

SMUG did their second Christmas performance at ANDREWS of STRATFORD on Thursday, Dec 2nd, for a large group of the residents there who clapped and sang and offered much praise to our group following the performance. We offered some 20 songs and carols during the one hour performance and alluded to the fact that the ANDREW'S STRUMMERS would be performing their Christmas program next Friday afternoon along with Andrew's Choir under the direction of Betty Folland. We are most appreciative to Activity Director, Sharon Woods-Bryenton, for introducing the group and taking a very large number of photos, too numerous to publish here. Sharon and the residence graciously provided cookies, tea and coffee following the performance.
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CHRISTMAS BEGINS AT 501 SENIORS RESIDENCE

SMUG played a rousing one hour concert for the residents of 501 Queen Street last night,to kick off our Christmas appearances for 2010. 20 Smuggers dressed in their more formal black and white attire, complete with Santa hats, played and sang Christmas songs and carols. The small group of residents showed their appreciation through the performance and joined in singing most of the songs we played.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN SMUGGERS AND GOBLINS

This is what we have to put up with when we are trying to be serious and practice for our Christmas performances. They arrived at our coffee time, "Rippen Ray", "Mello Maurice"," Voluptious Vera" and "Ready Ralph" ready to join the ghosts and goblins on the morrow....the very idea,and I hear others were supposed to arrive as well but over slept.It's no secret that was probably "Articulated Al"as he has been keeping late hours.(The editor had some much more discriptive adjuctives, but felt they may not look so good in print!) All of those who preferred Auction Sales in Summerside are well behind in the Christmas program, but never mind, they have time to catch up.For your information , the Christmas Program is now etched on paper for 2010.
Happy Halloween everybody.....we love you all and it's all about the good times. The next Smugulele will be more serious, but the Christmas party is booked for December 18th.......any new ideas?

Rippen Ray, Mellow Maurice, Voluptious Vera and Ready Ralph
The Instigator Mello Maurice(Isn't this something to Behold?)

Garden Home Halloween Party

SMUG played again today at the Garden Home with an hour program that was well received by all of those attending. One lady was kind enough to rise on three occasions and say how much she appreciated our being there. Another was wanting to purchase some of our tapes, which of course we don't have, but she thought we should, and yet another wanted to know where we learned all of those old pieces that her mother and father used to sing! It was a wonderful afternoon and Linda Harding, the activity director, booked us for a return visit in February.If you look closely you can see the wonderful artwork pertaining to Halloween on the windows behind SMUG. Linda and Nancy Horne supplied "treats" to SMUG at the end of the performance. We all had fun and look forward, even more, towards our many up-coming performances.

Ham and Eggs for Breakfast

As both St.John's Lodge and SMUG were at the same place at almost the same time this morning, we got to practice and play for those enjoying the ham and egg breakfast put on by St. John's Lodge in the Carl Petersen Hall.